The Fraser Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Fraser, its origins in Scotland, and the story behind a Fraser family crest.
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Origin of the Fraser name
Fraser is a Scottish surname first recorded in the twelfth century in forms such as de Fresel and Frisel, probably of Norman or Anjou origin, though the exact source is uncertain. The family settled in Tweeddale and later in the north, where the Frasers of Lovat became a powerful Highland clan around Inverness. It is very common in Scotland and Canada.
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Fraser name FAQ
What does the Fraser name mean?
Of uncertain Norman origin. Common variants include Frazer, Frazier, Frizzell.
Where does the Fraser surname come from?
It originates in Scotland, and is also found in Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Is there a Fraser coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Fraser crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Fraser coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: George F. Black, The Surnames of Scotland (New York Public Library, 1946); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).